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Apintus LabsTue, 15 Jan 2019 10:16:33 +0000en-UShourly1119038694New ‘world leading plan’ to tackle air pollutionhttp://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/15/new-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/15/new-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution/#respondTue, 15 Jan 2019 10:16:33 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=905The ambitious new strategy to clean up our air and save lives cites air pollution as one of the biggest threats to public health in the UK, behind only cancer, obesity and heart disease.

The proposed Clean Air Strategy will cut the costs of air pollution to society by £1.7 billion every year by 2020, rising to £5.3 billion every year from 2030.

The long-term target is to reduce people’s exposure to particulate matter (PM), which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified as the most damaging pollutant, with a commitment to halve the number of people living in areas breaching WHO guidelines by 2025.

The plan proposes to introduce new legislation to prohibit the sale of the most polluting fuels, introducing regulations to require farmers to use low emission farming techniques and bring existing smoke control legislation up to date, making it easier to enforce.

The UK is also going further than most European nations by tackling emissions from cars, with a commitment to end the sale of conventional new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040.

Michael Gove said of the new strategy:

“The evidence is clear. While air quality has improved significantly in recent years, air pollution continues to shorten lives, harm our children and reduce quality of life.

“We must take strong, urgent action. Our ambitious strategy includes new targets, new powers for local government and confirms that our forthcoming Environment Bill will include new primary legislation on air quality.”

Reference: Pharma Times

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/15/new-world-leading-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution/feed/0905Garbage lake turns into a Floating Island !http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/10/garbage-lake-turns-into-a-floating-island/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/10/garbage-lake-turns-into-a-floating-island/#respondThu, 10 Jan 2019 09:39:02 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=901It’s no secret that Bengaluru is on the verge of an imminent acute water crisis. According to the Centre for Science and Environment, the number of water bodies in Bengaluru has fallen by 79% as a consequence of unplanned urbanisation and encroachment, while the “built-up area has increased from eight per cent in 1973 to 77% now.”

There is a now a realisation that the water situation in Bengaluru has reached a critical phase, and something needs to be done to preserve these lakes.

Responding to these concerns, Biocon Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Biocon Ltd, India’s largest bio-pharmaceutical company, undertook a Rs 7 crore project to rejuvenate the dying 35-acre Hebbagodi Lake located off Hosur Road in Southeast Bengaluru.

The Foundation began their project by first identifying the sources of pollution.There were five inlets through which sewage was coming in. During the course of this project, the area of Hebbagodi, which was once a village, became a township. This gives you some idea about the rapid growth in economic activity within the period in which we were doing this programme.

Since the Foundation is fabricating these floating islands in-house, they can do it in a cost-effective and time-bound manner. The beauty of these floating wetlands is that they are now the nesting ground for a variety of bird species.

Meanwhile, there is regular engagement with locals, imparting to them the necessary discipline required to keep the area free of garbage. More importantly, the water is largely become cleaner.

Since the city has no river in close proximity, local communities earlier relied on the lakes for their water supply. This made them keep the lakes clean, as they saw the value in these water bodies.

Reference: The Better India

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/10/garbage-lake-turns-into-a-floating-island/feed/0901IIT Innovation !http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/04/iit-innovation/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/04/iit-innovation/#respondFri, 04 Jan 2019 12:28:53 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=898In a novel initiative, students of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras have collected discarded or used cardboard boxes from e-commerce websites, retail stores, and even households from around Chennai and created eco-friendly desks for 400 students studying in government schools.

This is a part of REACH, a student-driven social development initiative, which seeks to serve both the people as well as the environment by promoting education and reuse, attached to the varsity’s flagship annual technology festival, Shaastra.

“Social initiatives such as REACH [have] been a part of Shaastra since 2016. We think this is our way of giving back to society.

With assistance from Teach for India, student volunteers have distributed these desks to seven government schools in the city. Besides being eco-friendly, these desks have been designed keeping in mind the safety of young students.

The emphasis now is to further this initiative with assistance from a network of other non-profits and assist government schools that often suffer from a shortfall in basic infrastructure.

REACH comprises a team of about 11 students coordinate work on the ground and come up with new ideas.
The students have already developed a prototype of this brick and will approach experts in the field to further this initiative.

Reference: The Better India

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2019/01/04/iit-innovation/feed/0898CPR training camp for Mumbai Police by Hinduja Hospitalhttp://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/26/cpr-training-camp-for-mumbai-police-by-hinduja-hospital/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/26/cpr-training-camp-for-mumbai-police-by-hinduja-hospital/#respondWed, 26 Dec 2018 10:46:11 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=895PD Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre is conducting a three day Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training camp for police officers at Azad Maidan Police Station in Mumbai from December 22, 2018 to December 24 2018.

The camp over the three days will train 150 policemen from all cadres i.e. from Hawaldar to Senior Inspectors. The objective of organizing this camp is to equip police personnel in handling medical emergency and also to make them aware of the importance of CPR training.

CPR is a lifesaving technique useful in medical emergencies such as heart attack, wherein someone’s breathing or heartbeat has come to a standstill. CPR is performed to manually revive the heart and thereby restore brain function until further measures are taken to reinstate spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person.

During the three-day camp, a team of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and technicians from the hospital along with American Association of Physicians (AAP) of Indian origin will provide free training to the police officers. The camp comprises of training sessions focusing on CPR training, medical emergencies (breathing problems, adult and child choking), injury emergencies (bleeding bandaging) and environmental emergencies (bites and stings, temperature-related emergencies).

Joy Chakraborty, COO of PD Hinduja Hospital & MRC said, “The police force is the first point contact during any emergency. While knowledge is essential, we at PD Hinduja Hospital & MRC also wanted to conduct a training camp that introduced the officers to the practical realities of conducting CPR. Being trained in CPR can be invaluable in cases of serious medical distress. These techniques can help save someone who has suffered a heart attack, a near drowning accident or any other emergency situation. We are very encouraged by the response that we have received and will be planning more such camps for the police in the future”.

Reference: Pharmabiz.com

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/26/cpr-training-camp-for-mumbai-police-by-hinduja-hospital/feed/0895Old Plastic turns to Walking Tiles !http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/17/old-plastic-turns-to-walking-tiles/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/17/old-plastic-turns-to-walking-tiles/#respondMon, 17 Dec 2018 12:33:14 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=890Despite taking multiple steps to address the plastic waste problem, residents and authorities in Bengaluru know that there is still a long way to go.

According to officials at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), plastic comprises about 20% of the total municipal solid waste of 4,000 tonnes a day.

Fortunately, a Bengaluru-based non-profit Swachha has come up with a solution that can convert discarded plastic waste and convert it into tiles and irrigation pipes.

“Swachha Re-Tile recycled floor tiles are made of recycled Polypropylene (PP) materials and utilise a unique interlocking edge design to eliminate the need for adhesives, making installation quick and inexpensive. These tiles are non-porous, flexible and durable. Our tiles remain steady despite heavy traffic and footfall. They can be installed directly over damaged or problem floors with minimal sub-floor preparations. Moreover, they are resistant to most solvents, chemicals and abrasions, and simple to maintain, reconfigure or remove.

Back in 2014, Swachha teamed up with BBMP for collection and rehabilitation of waste pickers as dry waste collection centre operators and then decided to finish the loop for a circular economy by establishing their Swachha Eco Solutions branch.

In association with the BBMP, Swachha has developed what they are calling ‘Re-Tile’—tiles which customers can use on pavements, as wall cladding tiles, apartment walkways and swimming pools because of their light weight. This is a project by the Eco Solutions arm of the non-profit.

Reference: The Better India

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/17/old-plastic-turns-to-walking-tiles/feed/0890Indigo adopts 15 Government Schools-Vadodarahttp://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/10/indigo-adopts-15-government-schools-vadodara/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/10/indigo-adopts-15-government-schools-vadodara/#respondMon, 10 Dec 2018 09:23:31 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=884IndiGo, India’s largest airline, inaugurated its school adoption programme in Vadodara of Gujarat under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The airline has partnered with SRF Foundation to improve the quality of education in 15 government schools in the city, company said.

Education being one of the four focus areas of CSR initiatives undertaken at IndiGo, the airline has impacted the lives of more than 33,000 children since 2015.

“Through this programme, IndiGo aims to impact the lives of 20,000 students by adopting 60 schools across four cities – Indore, Dehradun, Vadodara and Greater Noida.

The program is aimed at holistic advancement of the adopted government schools through physical infrastructure development, academic transformation and access to digital technology. As part of infrastructural development, the schools have been repainted, repaired and re-constructed with necessary school amenities such as drinking water facilities, toilet block, library, science lab and sports facilities like badminton court.

IndiGo has also introduced a modified computer lab – GetSmart Digital Mobile Bus – to ensure students’ exposure and effective interaction with technology on a rotational basis. IndiGo is also conducting teacher training programmes to ensure better delivery of education and conceptual learning for students.

Reference: India CSR

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/10/indigo-adopts-15-government-schools-vadodara/feed/08841 hour, 1 day, 1 year-Join hands to clean the rivers !http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/04/1-hour-1-day-1-year-join-hands-to-clean-the-rivers/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/04/1-hour-1-day-1-year-join-hands-to-clean-the-rivers/#respondTue, 04 Dec 2018 13:09:17 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=881Our rivers are dying. And while none of us is stranger to this harsh reality, several organisations and institutions are joining hands to breathe new life into them.

In a similar initiative on National River Day on November 28, the Pune Municipal Corporation pledged to dedicate one day a week for a year to clean the rivers of Mula and Mutha.

The first such clean-up drive was kickstarted on November 25, at the Sidheshwar Ghat on Mutha river, where even Mayor Mukta Tilak, along with Pune Municipal Corporation officials, took part.

The contamination is reported to be a result of untreated sewage and industrial waste, which in turn, has led to the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the river water. If this continues, the Mula and Mutha rivers could become health hazards.

Over 35 bridges run over these two main rivers in the city. It is a common sight to see people dumping trash into them. And so, in addition to cleaning the rivers, the corporation will also start fining violators who throw garbage into these water bodies.

They have a team of volunteers who will help them educate and make people aware of why it is necessary to stop throwing waste in the rivers. Along with the education and awareness drives, they will also start charging fines from people who will be caught violating the rules of not throwing garbage in the river.
We think simply by cleaning the rivers one day a week will not solve the purpose; people of Pune should know why they need to protect these rivers.

Over 20 NGOs have come onboard to help clean the rivers.

Reference: The Better India

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/12/04/1-hour-1-day-1-year-join-hands-to-clean-the-rivers/feed/0881Reduce your Trash !http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/11/30/reduce-your-trash/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/11/30/reduce-your-trash/#respondFri, 30 Nov 2018 13:31:16 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=876The best way to reduce our trash problem is to simply consume less. Much of what we buy in the developed world we don’t really need.

Think about how much trash you make in year. Reducing the amount of solid waste you produce in a year means taking up less space in landfills

At work, when taking your lunch hour, avoid buying take-away meals, which produce large quantities of waste, especially non-recyclable plastic. Take the time to sit down and enjoy your food on the premises

About 80% of our trash goes to landfills, 10% is incinerated and 10% is recycled

What we do at apintus:

At apintus we separate garbage into Biodegradable or Non- biodegradable substance

We encourage all to follow the same at their home, and share the same with other friends and family

Every associate is well aware of the life of each kind of trash that we create in our life, and how we can reduce and be responsible towards the mother planet ( Please go through the link “Things one must know” )

All outings are environmental friendly, we ensure to leave the place the way we found it, as we believe that, this is a basic respect/courtesy towards nature

We put through our displays on environment would make a small difference in making people more sensitive towards nature

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/11/30/reduce-your-trash/feed/0876This NGOis a saviour !http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/11/27/this-ngois-a-saviour/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/11/27/this-ngois-a-saviour/#respondTue, 27 Nov 2018 13:15:01 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=873Just over ten kilometres away from the tourist attractions of the lake city – Udaipur, a humble non-governmental organisation (NGO) Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS) has been transforming scores of lives over the last 35 years.

Nestled between the hilly terrain of the Aravallis, NSS has built what it calls a ‘Smart Village’- a self-equipped compound which empowers underprivileged differently-abled people. The organisation’s noble work does not end there. Not only does NSS provide medical treatments free of cost, but also provide vocational skills training while the patients are in recovery.

The compound houses a modern hospital facility, a school, an orphanage, skills development centres, rehabilitation and physiotherapy centres as well. The organisation’s emphasis on free vocational training courses for people with disabilities is what makes NSS so unique.

NSS runs two hospitals which house 1100 beds in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Apart from that, 480 branches in India and 49 branches abroad work in tandem to alleviate disabilities.

While free-of-cost medical treatment is one of the bigger ventures of NSS, it’s emphasis on skills training and development is praiseworthy. Prashant Agarwal said, “NSS skilled over 8,750 specially enabled individuals since 2011 in mobile repairing, computer training and sewing among others.”

While NSS has become a brand in itself, in the months to come, it is planning to take on two ambitious initiatives.The first one is called the ‘My Need Help’ project which aims to collate social data with utilities like hospitals, ‘dharmashalas’ (guest houses), educational institutions etc. exclusively for the benefit of the differently abled people. The second project at hand is to open up a differently-abled friendly sports training facility in Udaipur.

Reference: The Logical Indian

]]>http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/11/27/this-ngois-a-saviour/feed/0873New production site in Haryana by Péters Surgicalhttp://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/11/23/new-production-site-in-haryana-by-peters-surgical/
http://blog.apintuslabs.com/2018/11/23/new-production-site-in-haryana-by-peters-surgical/#respondFri, 23 Nov 2018 12:37:55 +0000http://blog.apintuslabs.com/?p=869The French medical device manufacturer Péters Surgical has inaugurated its new production site in Manesar, Haryana.

Expanding its expertise into developing, manufacturing and marketing of single use medical devices for operating room, the opening of this brand new facility will contribute greatly in improving the quality of patient care and contribute to the success of surgical procedures by developing high-performance medical devices in India.

Péters Surgical is the only French company designing, manufacturing and selling surgical sutures and is the European leader in haemostatic clips. Present in 90 countries globally, the company has now chosen India to go further and expanded its manufacturing facility in India.

Spread across 17,000 square feet area, the Manesar site will be essential in moving up the quality scale of our needles workshop along with increasing our production capacity. Furthermore, a new clean room with ISO 8 ground floor will be operational by 2020. Designed to manufacture world class medical devices, the facility will adopt an environment friendly approach, with the use of solar panels for power generation, water recycling and waste treatment processes.

Although the Indian facility is currently focused on surgical sutures, the company is also working on other products such as Surgical Clips (with re-usable appliers and single use), single use Laparoscopic Instruments, Surgical meshes, Tissue glues etc.

In addition to its expertise in product manufacturing, Péters Surgical is also looking at building a R&D, IT and global logistic hub in India to reinforce its presence and keep on delivering above-standard customer service. This would mean increased local employment in India.

Acknowledging the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Péters Surgical plans on bringing more products and strengthen its manufacturing capabilities in India, the company plans significant investments in the near future towards that end.